Myanmar experienced significant natural disasters recently, including Cyclone Mocha in May 2023 and severe flooding caused by the remnants of Typhoon Yagi in September 2024.
Flooding caused extensive damages across eight regions and states, including the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area in September 2024 due to the remnants of Typhoon Yagi. Field assessments revealed significant destruction across various sectors, including irrigation systems, roads and bridges, education, healthcare, railway transport, forestry, hydropower, telecommunications, and government infrastructure. The damage to government assets was estimated at over K244 billion. Additionally, private sector losses were substantial, with damage to residential properties, factories, farmland, agricultural equipment, and livestock and fisheries businesses. The social sector’s total losses were estimated at over K221 billion. Overall, the cumulative damage reached more than K466 billion. Among the affected areas, Nay Pyi Taw Council Area and Mandalay Region suffered the most severe losses, followed by Shan State.
In May 2023, Cyclone Mocha caused severe destruction due to strong winds and heavy rainfall. The government sector suffered damages amounting to over K100 billion, while losses in the social sector exceeded K433 billion, bringing the total estimated losses to more than K534 billion. As Cyclone Mocha made landfall along the Rakhine coastline, approximately 98 per cent of the damages occurred in Rakhine State.
In response to the damages caused by Typhoon Yagi, the government has been providing substantial support to affected communities. Until 20 November 2024, a total of over K30.779 billion has been provided to the victims in various forms of assistance, including over K5.223 billion for directly benefitted emergency food supplies to flood-affected individuals, more than K446.8 million in support for the families of deceased victims, over K20.506 billion for rebuilding destroyed homes and approximately K4.732 billion for supporting livelihoods, including agriculture and livestock activities, by providing seeds, fertilizers, agricultural tools, and livestock for recovery efforts.
Under the guidance of the head of State, rehabilitation efforts are being carried out at full speed in the affected areas. Over 1,500 basic education schools in flood-affected regions have been reopened within one month, and health services have resumed with the opening of hospitals and clinics. Reconstruction progress includes the repair of 73.23 per cent of damaged roads, 41.92 per cent of damaged bridges, and 67.35 per cent of the Myanma Railways infrastructure. Additionally, 73.75 per cent of the damaged rice fields have been replanted. The telecommunications sector has seen nearly complete restoration, with 99.99 per cent of the communication systems repaired. The rehabilitation work is progressing rapidly, intending to complete the rehabilitation works by 15 March 2025, as per the guidance, it is reported.
Source: GNLM (8-12-2024)
- Until 20 November 2024, a total of over K30.779 billion has been provided to the victims in various forms of assistance.
- Over 1,500 basic education schools in flood-affected regions have been reopened within one month, and health services have resumed with the opening of hospitals and clinics.
- Reconstruction progress includes the repair of 73.23 per cent of damaged roads, 41.92 per cent of damaged bridges, and 67.35 per cent of the Myanma Railways infrastructure. Additionally, 73.75 per cent of the damaged rice fields have been replanted. The telecommunications sector has seen nearly complete restoration, with 99.99 per cent of the communication systems repaired.
- The rehabilitation work is progressing rapidly, intending to complete the rehabilitation works by 15 March 2025, as per the guidance of the Head of State.